September 28, 2009

Cover Story

Patrick Swayze 1952-2009

After Battling Cancer with a Cowboy's Grit and a Dancer's Grace, the Beloved Star Ends His Fight with His Devoted Wife, Lisa, at His Side

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Best and Worst! Dressed '09

Sexy! Sleek! Stunning! Glamorous Gowns with Elegant Accents Ruled the Red Carpet

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Stars Took the Mini Trend to Great Heights with Bold Colors, Architectural Details and Shine

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10 Best Dressed

Daring or Demure, High Fashion or Hippie Chic, Each of These Stars Turned Up the Heat and Set the Fashion World Ablaze.

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The Mad Men Effect

Straight from the '60s, Fitted Dresses and Skinny Ties Make a Comeback

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Chic at Every Age

From Trendy Twentysomethings to Fashionistas in Their 50s, These Knockouts Prove That Great Style Knows No Boundaries

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The Fabulist

Eight Fashion Statements We Loved This Year

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The Fashion Rebels

Creative Couture Worn by These Stars Is Outrageous—and Influential

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Best Men

With Attention to Detail—a Scarf, Pin or Skinny Tie—these Guys Took Their Looks Beyond Basic

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Best Hair

Long, Sleek Layers and Easy Waves Reigned This Year—but Shorter Dos Like the Bob and the Pixie Got Their Share of Face Time Too

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Worst Hair

Rampant Frizz! Product Ods! Coifs That Look Like Breakfast Pastries! These Unfortunate Stars-and Their Stylists-Have Had a Brush with Crime

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X Fail!

These Celebrities Tried Valiantly to Pull Off Some of the Year's Biggest Fashion Trends—but Didn't

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The Worst

Bad hair? Check. Busy patterns? Ditto. Silhouettes that defy the laws of gravity? Oh, yes. Behold, the year's biggest red carpet flops

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Where Did They Go Wrong?

More Like, Where Did They Not? Allow Us to Describe the Ways

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Most Memorable Style Moments of the Year

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Murder at Yale Wedding Day Horror

She Was Brilliant and Beloved by Those Who Knew Her. and Then, on the Day She Was to Be Married, Missing Yale Grad Student Annie Le Was Found Brutally Murdered

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The Travoltas a Family United

Stepping Out for the First Time Since Son Jett's Death, John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Daughter Ella Thank Fans

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Friends for Life

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Who to Watch on Biggest Loser

They Fought Grief, Poverty and Illness—But Are Now Set to Battle Their Weight

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Celebrate LIFE's 73rd Birthday

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Patrick Swayze 1952-2009

After Battling Cancer with a Cowboy's Grit and a Dancer's Grace, the Beloved Star Ends His Fight with His Devoted Wife, Lisa, at His Side

Table of Contents

Celebrate LIFE's 73rd Birthday

Katherine's Birthday Girl

J.Lo's Sound Check

Kim: A Real Cutie-Pie!

5 Funniest Moments from Daytime TV

David Beckham's Boys Day Out

Adam Lambert: Here 'For Your Entertainment'